The History of Personal Computing

Compaq Deskpro 386

On today’s show, we’re continuing our coverage of the 32-bit GUI computers. We’ve covered some exciting and colorful 32-bit computing platforms. But in this episode, we go a little more boring and beige by covering the Compaq Deskpro 386, other 386 based computers, and touching on the Windows/386 operating system.

Links mention in this episode:

• TRS-80 Model 102
• PiDP-8/I: RECREATING THE PDP-8/I
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_2.1x
• THE EXECUTIVE COMPUTER; A Top Machine Carries a Top Price
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_80386
• http://www.networkworld.com/article/3035474/software/opera-founder-talks-up-new-vivaldi-browser.html

Auctions picked for this episode:

• Jeff’s
  • Microsoft Windows/386
  • Compaq SLT 386s/20 laptop
  • AMAZINGLY RARE COMPAQ SLT 286 386s/20 LAPTOP COLLECTION!! ENRON MOTOROLA WINDOWS
• David’s
  • Vintage DOS 6.2 GAMING Computer CompuAdd 316s 3″ & 5.25″ floppy 386 Restored
  • AST Premium Exec 386SX/20, FULLY LOADED – SSD, Extra RAM & Keyboard, Books, Case
  • Vintage Compaq Deskpro 386 8MB RAM 60MB HD 3.5″ Floppy 2535 Desktop Computer

Extra auctions:

• Jeff’s
  • Vintage SHARP POCKET COMPUTER PC-1270, Printer, Microcassette Recorder
• David’s
  • “S100” in “Vintage Computers & Mainframes”/”Sold listings”

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